SC 4-H program visits State House for annual legislative day to speak with lawmakers
Kids from the South Carolina 4-H program stopped by at the State House on Tuesday for their annual legislative day.
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Blythewood HS teacher surprised with "Teacher of the Year" nomination
[gtxvideo vid='9oq7io5J' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9oq7io5J.jpg' vtitle='teacher of the year'] BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO) - A midlands teacher got a big surprise Tuesday (3/12) morning. Blythewood High School's teacher Sue Weems was named one of the finalists for "South Carolina Teacher of the Year."…
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office warns of scam that threatens property seizure if taxes aren't paid
Orangeburg County Sheriff Ravenell is issuing a warning that scammers are in full swing with a letter being received that threatens property seizure if a hefty tax isn't paid.
4 charged, 2 facing charges after dispute at Super 8 hotel leads to shooting, deputies say
An ongoing dispute in the back parking lot of a Super 8 hotel turned physical and the firing of shots led two 17-year olds in the hospital, and four of their associates face charges.
Extra raise for low earning SC state workers nixed
South Carolina lawmakers are starting to debate items in the $9 billion state budget where some of them disagree.
Bill would allow Daylight Saving Time all year in SC
A Senate committee has passed a bill that says lawmakers want South Carolina to stay on Daylight Saving Time all year if the federal government allows it.
Man charged with arson in connection with Bamberg fire
Bamberg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators say a massive fire that destroyed four buildings in downtown Bamberg was started by a candle. According to an incident report released by SLED, Randy Bloom told investigators…
Verizon wireless confirms texting outage in east coast
Verizon Wireless officials say there's currently a texting outage in the east coast this morning affecting many states.
Over 12 thousand cases of Pillsbury flour recalled over salmonella concerns
Hometown Food Company has announced a voluntary recall on select Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose Flour products due to salmonella concerns.
SC lawmakers may get sued over social media blocking
Lawyer: South Carolina lawmakers should stop blocking anyone from their social media pages who have not harassed or threatened them.
Dominion Energy answers community questions at meet and greet
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- SCE&G customers who were feeling skeptical about the Dominion Energy merger finally had a chance to end their curiosity at a meet and greet Monday evening. Customers were concerned when they…
Cayce shooting suspect accused of drunkenly firing dozens of random shots behind home
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) - Cayce Police arrested a man for firing dozens of shots behind a home on Taylor Road Monday (3/11). According to Cayce Department of Public Safety, 12 911 calls were made regarding the shots fired. Around 4:30…
South Carolina House begins $9 billion state budget talks
Members of the South Carolina House have started debating the state's nearly $9 billion spending plan.
CPD investigating shooting outside Family Dollar on Monticello
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting outside of the Family Dollar on Monticello Road. A male victim was shot in the arm and leg. The male victim doesn't appear to have life-threatening injuries. Stay…
State lawmakers fighting to keep Denmark Tech open, in spite of low attendance rate
A group of State lawmakers are pushing to keep a small technical college open that would be shut down under the proposed budget.
South Carolina deputies search for escaped inmate
Sheriff's deputies in South Carolina are looking for an inmate who escaped from a county jail.
SC Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week encourages ways to prepare for increasing storms this spring
Spring is right around the corner and as we've already seen, that can mean an increase in severe weather across the state.
Cayce Police investigating shooting incident, 2 men detained
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) - According to authorities, two men have been detained after a shooting in Cayce. Cayce Public Safety is on the scene of the shooting incident in the 2200 block of Taylor Road. About 12 911 calls were…
Free Pancake Day at IHOP on Tuesday to raise money for children's charities
IHOP will be hosting Free Pancake Day on Tuesday, March 12, to help raise $4 million for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which includes Prisma Health Children's Hospital.
SC jobless rate unchanged at 3.2 percent
South Carolina's unemployment rate was unchanged last month at 3.2 percent of the workforce.
